Dear Readers, you might remember that, a few years ago, I was a cat fosterer for first Cats’ Protection, and then the RSPCA – I did a post about it here. And then one of my fostered cats, Willow, turned into a permanent cat, and so that was that. She died last year, and I was heartbroken, but this year I’ve finally decided to start fostering again, for the RSPCA, and yesterday I heard that my first two foster cats will be arriving on Tuesday.
Above is a photo of what I think of as the Biscuit Kittens, as we are getting two boys, and their names are McVitie and Jaffa. I don’t know which out of the four they are, but will be sharing photos further down the line. The photo was taken in April, and the cats have been in the animal hospital at Finsbury Park ever since – between them they’ve had cat flu, diarrhoea, and mouth lesions (could be something called calici virus, but I’m not sure). Anyhow, they’ve had a rough start, poor little things, so some TLC and a home environment will probably be just the ticket.
I am imagining quiet chaos for the next few weeks – kittens are usually full of energy (though they also conk out as if a switch has been turned off). They are curious with no sense of danger at all, and a knack for getting into places where you don’t want them to get. All in all, we are about to be livened up and stressed.
I can’t wait. I’ll keep you all posted.
What fun! I fostered for years, dogs and cats. Once we had a whole litter of bottle babies, but I’m too old now to do round the clock feedings every four hours! I loved having mama’s with kittens. You’re not wrong about kittens being bundles of mischief! I miss that. My remaining two kitties are old now. When they are gone, I’d love to foster again.
Good fun is to be had by all – your heart will melt on their arrival.
I wonder how long you will have them before they find new homes?
Well, we’re on holiday in November, so hopefully they’ll find a home before then – fingers crossed!
How lovely! I’m looking forward to seeing lots more photos of McVitie and Jaffa!
They all look very cute and quite similar. Though I’m sure you’ll soon be able totell your McVitie from your Jaffa! (But isn’t the latter a cake? 🤔😂😂)
I seem to remember it was defined as a cake by HMRC for VAT purposes, so you’re right!